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A Solemn, Symbolic Break
Commentators explain that when Paul shook out his clothes, it was not an act of personal anger but a solemn, symbolic gesture. Rooted in Jewish tradition, it signified a complete break with the Corinthian synagogue, protesting their blasphemy and declaring himself free from responsibility for their rejection of the gospel. This dramatic act visually represents the serious consequences of opposing God's message.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 18:6
18th Century
Theologian
And when they opposed themselves. To him and his message.
And blasphemed. See Barnes on Acts 13:4.
He shook his r…
AT Robertson
On Acts 18:6
When they opposed themselves (αντιτασσομενων αυτων). Genitive absolute with present middle (direct middle again) of αντιτασσω, old…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 18:6
19th Century
Bishop
And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed.—The latter word includes the reviling of which the Apostle himself was …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 18:6
19th Century
Preacher
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 18:6
The ministry at Corinth followed the pattern set at Pisidian Antioch (cf. 13:46–52): initial proclamation in the synagogue, rejection by the majori…
John Calvin
On Acts 18:6
16th Century
Theologian
When they opposed. The Jews tolerated Paul to some extent until he came to the open preaching of Christ. And here their rage broke out. We…
John Gill
On Acts 18:6
17th Century
Pastor
And when they opposed themselves
To the truth, and contradicted themselves in many instances, and their own propheci…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 18:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Although Paul was entitled to support from the churches he planted and from the people to whom he preached, he nevertheless worked at his trade. An…